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Whitefish Montana: The Home Away From Home
November 19, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Have you heard about Whitefish, Montana? If you and your family are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life, then look no further and set a time to vacation in Whitefish, Montana where the atmosphere is great for family outings.
Whitefish is located in the Flathead County and serves as a home to around 6500 people in the winter and is a haven to about a million people in the summer. This number is comprised of mostly tourists who desire to experience this amazing place, and of some people who have built their homes there.
Whitefish is where the Great Northern Railway runs through. When it was built in 1904, it marked the beginning of immense development in the state. At the beginning of the century, most people of Whitefish were employed in the railway while some worked in the logging industries in nearby areas. But in the 1940’s, this changed when a ski resort was built on Big Mountain, as history would put it, “changing the lives of the residents of Whitefish.”
This MT location brings much to those who visit the area. As a premier resort town in Montana, Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort is formerly known as the Big Mountain, which is located on the north of Whitefish. This resort provides a great place for skiing. The mountain’s summit stands some 6,817 feet above the ground which is quite ideal for skiing.
Another great benefit to visiting Whitefish is seeing the popular Glacier National Park. With about 2 million visitors every year, the Glacier National Park is considered as the crown jewel of the National Park System. Here, you can experience hiking, camping, and every outdoor activity you can do in a wilderness park. You can also enjoy the great views of steep mountains, valleys, as well as large lakes.
Photo Information: This photo is provided by and given credit to squirrel 83 – on Flickr.com with permission via Creative Commons Licensing.